Podcast Episodes

Author and director Jeff Brown returns to the Indie Spiritualist podcast for a conversation with Chris Grosso about getting grounded in our spiritual practice and avoiding the traps of spiritual bypassing.Jeff Brown is the author of Soulshaping: A Journey of Self-Creation, and Ascending with Both Feet on the Ground. He is also the author of the viral blog Apologies to the Divine Feminine (from a warrior in transition) and the producer and key journeyer in the award-winning spiritual documentary, Karmageddon. Which stars Ram Dass, Seane Corn, David Life, Deva Premal and Miten. You can connect with his work at soulshaping.com and karmageddonthemovie.com.On the west coast? You can join Chris at the SAND (Science and Non-Duality Conference) Oct. 23rd-27th in San Jose, CA. Learn more about this conference that will bring together some of the brightest minds in science, artists and spiritual teachers from various traditions. Learn more about this endeavor to expand and deepen our understanding and experience of our relational nature through the two lenses of science and spirituality: scienceandnonduality.com

Kamlesh Patel (Daaji) visits the Indie Spiritualist Podcast to talk about naturally going within and shifting our consciousness with heart-based meditative practice.After graduating with honors in 1980, Kamlesh Patel moved to the US and practiced pharmacy in New York City, while also continuing the Raja Yoga system of Sahaj Marg, with great devotion. Kamlesh continued to follow Parthasarathi Rajagopalachari (Chariji), the second President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission, after Babuji’s passing, and has held a number of increasingly responsible roles as well as offering his support to the growth of the Mission worldwide.In October 2011 he was proclaimed as Chariji’s successor, and in August 2012 was appointed Vice-President of SRCM with the full powers of the President, due to Chariji’s failing physical health. Following Chariji’s passing on the 20th of December 2014, he became the Spiritual Guide of the Sahaj Marg System, and the third President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission. He is often endearingly referred to as Daaji.

This time on the Indie Spiritualist Podcast, Chris sits down with author and motivational speaker Joshua Coburn. The two share a sincere conversation around getting real with ourselves and taking a gradual path towards reaching our goals.Find show notes and resources here: https://beherenownetwork.com/chris-grosso-the-indie-spiritualist-ep-82-joshua-coburnJoshua Coburn is a youth speaker, author, mentor & “Corporate Oddity” who has spent his life & career redefining stereotypes, living his passions, and assisting others to Dream Big, Believe Big, & Succeed Big. Today, Coburn has made it his mission to make kindness a way of life while speaking with students across the nation on the inspirational and emotional rollercoaster ride known as the Manners & Motivation Tour. Learn more about Josh at joshuacoburn.com.

Chris speaks with Marci Zaroff, author and eco-conscious innovator in the fashion and textile industries, about how we can start to easily start to make the decisions that align our actions with more in balance with nature.Find show notes and resources here: ttps://beherenownetwork.com/indie-spiritualist-ep-81-marci-zaroff/Marci Zaroff is an internationally recognized ECOlifestyle visionary, authority, innovator and educator and has been instrumental in driving authenticity, environmental leadership & social justice worldwide for nearly three decades. Learn more at marcizaroff.com

Author, nutritionist and punk rock legend John Joseph shares a conversation with Chris about transforming our lives by changing our mental attitude. Find links and resources from this episode here: https://beherenownetwork.com/the-indie-spiritualist-ep-80-john-joseph/Coming from a hard life on the streets, John Joseph now inspires and empowers others to make positive changes in their lives through his music as frontman of the Cro-Mags and work as a vegan nutritionist. Learn more at purepma.com.

Chris is joined by Jessica Lahey, a teacher, writer and mom, who shares strategies for effective parenting that allows children to learn and grow from failure. Find show notes and resources: https://beherenownetwork.com/indie-spiritualist-ep-79-jessica-lahey/Jessica Lahey writes about education, parenting, and child welfare for The Atlantic, Vermont Public Radio, and the New York Times, and is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. Learn more at jessicalahey.com.

This time on the Indie Spiritualist Podcast, Chris speaks with Ambika about the transformative power of chant and kirtan.Find show notes and links here: https://beherenownetwork.com/indie-spiritualist-ep-78-ambika/

Author and poet Mark Nepo shares a conversation with Chris about the power of community and taking guidance from our true nature, instead of our fear. Mark Nepo moved and inspired readers and seekers all over the world with his #1 New York Timesbestseller The Book of Awakening. Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, Mark devotes his writing and teaching to the journey of inner transformation and the life of relationship. Find readings, lectures, and retreats from Mark Nepo at marknepo.com.

Tommy Rosen returns to the show to talk about the practices and modalities available for living a life beyond addiction.Tommy is one of the pioneers in the field of Yoga and Recovery assisting others to holistically transcend addictions of all kinds.